2015 World University Games Day 6 Prelims Recap
Seth Stubblefield (USA) came into the meet as the top seed in the 50 free, and he’ll retain that position go into semifinals. He swam a 22.41, just .26 off his lifetime best.
Following the Feet: Part 7 – B Meets
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
Coach Chaney and the Colorado Torpedoes Excell with USRPT
Two years ago, Colorado Torpedoes Swim Team head coach, Roy Chaney, found himself looking for a change…
Daria Gutov and Daria Chikunov Each Earn 3rd Golds on Day 3 of Russian Juniors
Daria Gutov (50 back, 100 back, 200 back) and Daria Chikunov (50 breast, 100 breast, 200 breast) have claimed three golds in three days of competition at Russian Juniors.
World Championships Preview: Men’s 100 Breaststroke
Great Britain is in position to sweep the men’s 100 breaststroke Adam Peaty and Ross Murdoch.
How Much Food Do Swimmers Really Need To Eat?
With two to three workouts per day, Olympic swimmers can burn about 3,000 calories-10,000 per day working out. When you consider how many calories they burn off per day, their intake is understandable. What is more important than simply eating a lot, however, is what they eat.
Michael Phelps Won’t Swim at Paris-Chartes World Cup Stop
Phelps’ management said he will not be competing in France because he wants to concentrate on the US National Championship meet in San Antonio.
Five Big Things from Day 5 of the 2015 World University Games
Brazil’s Henrique Martins surged in the final 20m of the men’s 100m freestyle to win gold at the 2015 World University Games.
Rio 2016 Update: Video Shows Construction Progress
With just over a year out from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games, host Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park…
Mission Viejo city council approves design contract for Nadadores pool renovation
Though there was some concern the process would be delayed, the city council of Mission Viejo, California did move forward with plans for a pool renovation this week, awarding the design contract to the Aquatic Design Group.
Swimming Australia: World Class Team Seeks Glasgow Gold
Cochrane, Cole and Hall all recorded times at the Australian Championships in Sydney in April in their respective events that rank them number one in the world and will headline for the Australian team.
Australia loosens qualifying times for Short Course Championships
Swimming Australia has relaxed its qualifying standards slightly for the 2015 Hancock Prospecting Short Course Nationals, standards that had originally taken huge leaps forward from 2014.
2015 World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Henrique Martins (Brazil) picked up his second gold medal of the meet, upsetting Jack Conger (USA) in the finals of the men’s 100 free.
Elizabeth Beisel Joins Mutual of Omaha Gold Medal Team
Olympian Elizabeth Beisel has joined Mutual of Omaha’s Gold Medal Team, a select group of active and retired swimmers, sponsored by Mutual of Omaha, who represent the sport to young people across the country.
Canadian Squad for 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championships Annouced
Led by Canadian deaf record holders Joshua Baerg and Thomas Osborn, the squad that will represent Canada at the 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championship has been announced.
